The $50 table

Decided to play at the $50 table tonight.

What a rush. This is a whole different level of play, decisions, camo, and test of how far one will go. All the decisions seem like they ought to be the same as at the lower limits - $5, $10, $15, $25 - just scaled up, right? And yet, it just does not feel the same. It's so much more intense.

Lost 32 units. Although this is just a small variance for this level of play, it really hurts.

Oh well, next time.

Play 50$ only when you wonged in....

Do not try to play a neutral shoe at 50$min- if you are a red chipper...

I'm just trying to get comfortable with the higher limits and larger max bets.

I could not wong in due to no mid shoe entry. Only out.

Possibly the biggest reason to avoid high limit tables. Until your max bet exceeds the max on the general public tables don't even think about it. There is so much EV in being able to come and go as you please.

I absolutely agree.

High limit seems like a scam. For what? Slightly better rules?

For gamblers it makes sense: nicer environment, better rules, fewer derelicts bugging you, better drinks, hotter dealers, etc.

For AP's, there needs to be a good reason to play in there.

Does it happen?

The biggest reason i play at HL because of Better rules and empty heads up tables.. sometimes better pen..

In AC, it makes a difference. You're talking 8D H17 vs. 6D S17.

and sometimes LS, especially if you ask for it.

Yes, I've found better rules and heads-up play. No, I have not always found better pen. Must vary from place to place, and dealer by dealer.

I have not found hotter dealers. I need to play where you're playing.

Wow, that is a big difference in AC. Wow, you can *ask* for LS? OMG

copied quote from another thread.

Over all, I think it is eventually the correct move to start playing higher stakes to 1. improve +EV (per hour, per set time) 2. gain better rules 3. improve comps.

I understand that it requires a larger bankroll.

yes, you should always make the correct play regardless of the stakes, if you do not, you are playing over your head

better rules, better..., fewer derelicts, and more opportunities to play heads up are good enough reasons for me.

If you have the BR to play it properly than NMS shouldn't be the issue. If your pushing your min bet up for the "thrill" than your doing it for the wrong reason.

environment, drinks, hotter dealers or waitresses should NOT be the reason to play HL games.

BJC

What's NMS? Thx.

No mid shoe entry. It means that if you don't play a hand, you must stay out for the rest of the shoe. It also means that if others are playing the shoe, you cannot join until the cards are shuffled into a new shoe.

Of course I agree that if one has the proper BR to play-all for a NMS high-limit game, playing the game *shouldn't* be an issue.

The technical aspects of the play are no different. Use the appropriate indices and spread just like lower limit play.

But... developing the comfort and nerves to play at this level, as well as watching for the heat at this level, I think, is a different experience. It'll take getting used to.

Thanks.

You can get 6d S17 LS for $10 in Pennsylvania.